Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
TARGET POSITIONS
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WILL SOMMERS

Milwaukee

Summary

Former NCAA Division III catcher and team captain with experience in player evaluation, recruiting support, baseball analytics, athletic communications, and sports media. Completed 100+ scouting reports throughout Wisconsin and Illinois while utilizing TrackMan, Blast Motion, Rapsodo, and HitTrax technologies. Passionate about player development, recruiting, relationship-building, and helping student-athletes reach their full potential.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Collegiate Baseball Student-Athlete | Catcher

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
  • - Two-year member of NCAA Division III baseball program
  • - Served as Team Captain during sophomore season
  • - Developed advanced knowledge of game management, pitcher communication, defensive strategy, and opponent preparation
  • - Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and mentorship within the program

Producer & On-Air Talent

ESPN MILWAUKEE (GOOD KARMA BRANDS)
07.2005 - Current
  • - Produce live sports programming covering collegiate and professional athletics
  • - Collaborate with coaches, athletes, analysts, and media professionals
  • - Research player development trends, team performance, and competitive analysis
  • - Demonstrate leadership and communication skills in fast-paced environments

Scouting Intern

PREP BASEBALL REPORT
Wisconsin & Illinois
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • - Evaluated high school prospects through showcases, tournaments, and live-game coverage
  • - Completed 100+ scouting reports on prospective collegiate student-athletes
  • - Assisted with recruiting evaluations and talent identification initiatives
  • - Utilized TrackMan, Blast Motion, Rapsodo, and HitTrax data to assess player performance
  • - Collaborated with regional scouting staff to communicate evaluations and player projections

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
05-2025

Skills

  • Player Evaluation
  • Recruiting Support
  • Baseball Analytics
  • TrackMan
  • Blast Motion
  • Rapsodo
  • HitTrax
  • Video Analysis
  • Practice Planning
  • Game Preparation
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Public Speaking
  • Athletic Communications
  • Event Operations
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strategic thinking
  • Coachability
  • Team player mentality
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Personable and friendly
  • Adaptable

Timeline

Scouting Intern

PREP BASEBALL REPORT
05.2023 - 04.2024

Producer & On-Air Talent

ESPN MILWAUKEE (GOOD KARMA BRANDS)
07.2005 - Current

Collegiate Baseball Student-Athlete | Catcher

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN

TARGET POSITIONS

  • College/High School Assistant Coach
  • Graduate Assistant Coach
  • Director of Baseball Operations
  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • Player Development Coordinator
WILL SOMMERS